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jRuby vs Lighttpd

A side-by-side look at jRuby and Lighttpd. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

jRuby

jRuby

Development

jRuby is an implementation of the Ruby programming language that runs on the Java virtual machine (JVM). It allows developers to use Ruby syntax and libraries while leveraging the performance, scalability, and enterprise features of Java.

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Lighttpd

Lighttpd

Network & Admin

Lighttpd, often referred to as Lighty, is an open-source and lightweight web server known for its speed, efficiency, and low resource consumption. Designed with a focus on performance and flexibility, lighttpd is suitable for serving static and dynamic content, acting as a reverse proxy, and handling high-traffic websites.

web-serverlightweightopen-sourcehigh-performancereverse-proxy

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